A FAMOUS ARTIST describes these magnificent 
plants—'A tree peony is the most notable plant in a 
garden and may well be given the place of honor. 
A single specimen can hold the focal point in an in- 
timate design; two look well as accents on each side 
of steps or the entrance path; four can be used in a 
balanced design at the corners of a flagged area 
reflected in a pool. Or a group of tree peonies are perfectly adapted 
as a middle ground for the flower border with lilacs blooming 
in the background. 
In our opinion, these are the most beautiful plants ever created! 
Their flowers are so spectacular, so colorful and exquisitely formed 
as to be incomparable. Each spring they are covered with the most 
beautiful of all flowers—large blooms measuring up to 8 inches 
across—each a breathtaking array of blending colors—their heavy 
buds and dark foliage combine in Nature's perfect living statuary. 
Unlike the herbaceous or ordinary Peonies, these small woody 
bushes do not die back to the ground each winter. Instead, they 
grow larger and more beautiful each year. The bush seldom 
grows higher than four feet but spreads gracefully with each 
succeeding year. 
Stern’s Nurseries proudly bring you the choicest and rarest of all Tree 
Peonies. Developed in France in the Lemoine Peony Gardens, trans- 
planted in our own fields here in Geneva, they are hardy in all but the 
coldest sections. Stern's Hardiness Rating AAA. 
EXCLUSIVE! For Stern’s Customers Only! 
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Introducing Lemoine's Greatest Creation... 
4 the exquisite 
REINE ELIZABETH 
TREE PEONY 
Exclusive! Especially imported from Europe by Stern’s—for 
Stern's customers only. Probably the most beautiful of all Tree 
Peonies. A handsome single flower—dark pink in color with a 
brilliant lobster red center and color blending into a silvery pink 
along the outside edges. A true collector's item... 
Each $10 postpaid. 
Remarkably easy to grow, they will flourish in any 
good garden soil, Complete planting and cultural in- 
structions sent with every plant. 
JEANNE D’ARC—Pink with dark center. The most 
abundant bloomer—flowers of largest size, often 
measure over 8 inches. This is a most spectacular 
variety. 
MME, STUART LOW—A lovely radiant pink—translu- 
cent and double. When the light strikes their huge 
blooming heads, it is a sight of indescribable beauty. 
Most hardy variety, a prolific bloomer, it is a perfect 
matchmate of Jeanne d’Arc (described above). 
SOUVENIR DE DUCHER—Dark Carmine Red. An- 
other double beauty. Nothing so spectacular—irre- 
descent, it actually glows in the garden. Flowers are 
spectacular in size, measuring 6 to 8 inches across. 
Hardy and easy to grow. 
ZENOBIA—Ruby Red. Beautiful as an Oriental objet 
dart. A true treasure in flaming color. The flowers 
are double-rich in color and exquisitely formed. 
2 yr. field grown plants. Postpaid: $6.00 each; 
2 for $11.00. 
PINK TREASURE COLLECTION 
OF TREE PEONIES 
Collection 24-499 
Developed by Lemoine of France 
Special! Each of these Pink Varieties is so 
rare, so absolutely new, that they cannot be 
offered as a named variety by Stern's until 
1956 or 1957. However, a few of the largest, 
most matured plants, labeled with the true 
variety name,’are now available, They are an 
outstanding value at $5 each or two for $9.50, 
Postpaid. 
P LANT TH | § FA IL Plant Tree Peonies in September and October. Fall is the best time to transplant. Their roots require 
a “settling down’’ period as provided by winter dormancy. Protect lightly during the first winter. 
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